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I want to buff my car out by a shop, is there anyone who opposes or can share some pros and cons about it

I know that a professional detail costs at least $300 with paint correction. I bought a full kit with a Porter Cable random orbital buffer for around $300. I got everything off detailedimage.com, but you can check out Autogeek.com too. There's lots of info on how to do a full detail on detailedimage.com though.

I recently bought a decent tool kit with mostly everything...Never tore anything from my engine apart before, or followed a DIY for car maintenance.

2001 325i

I cleaned my Idle Control Valve after 190k miles, it took two bottles of throttle body cleaner (CRC) and then it eventually started making the knocking back and forth noise, essentially moving freely again. It was disgusting and so grimed up I thought I had to buy a new ICV.

I took a look at my DISA, and did tests to see if it's going bad and it's still good, everything was tight and firm...even after 190k miles. I didn't bother cleaning it, it wasn't that bad at all.

My air boots were recently replaced brand new by an independent shop so they're in perfect condition nearly.

I will be doing an all around brake job tomorrow (Rotor-works Slotted/Drilled Rotors, Centric Brake Pads, Wear Sensor, Flush), and an Oil Change.

New c-pillar came in. Old one was broken from when I painted my rear deck last week. Also, my rear speakers were rattling and it turns out it was from the foam piece between the speaker and the speaker cover. Took it out and all is well.

Had a tire blow out this morning at 4 AM down the freeway, spent the day replacing the tire. Finally up and running again, but now a new problem emerged right after.. The lock in the door broke and now I can't get into my E-46 :-( just my luck! Life sometimes throws me some screwballs

Decided to spend some money on her I've been on a handling spree, what do you guys think front camber plates and a Carbon fiber sunroof insert, or front and rear camber plates, or sunroof insert and gopro3?